The 2016 MGSC Cross Country carnival was held on Wednesday 27th April around the school grounds and streets of Mentone. The course is roughly 2.5km in length and involves one big loop of Balcombe Rd, Charman Rd, Marina Av and Beach Rd.

​The Under 13 students started the carnival off in spirit with over 200 students rushing from the starting line and 10 minutes and 41 second later, Year 7 Sophie Bolmat came through in first place. The other first place finishes in the age groups were; U14 K.B completed the fastest time of the day in 9 minutes and 41 seconds; U15 Taylah Tysoe (Yr 9) won by 0.01 seconds; U16 Emily McCarthy (Yr 11) ran 9 minutes and 44 seconds; U17 Jaz Gardiner (Yr 12) won by one second; and U18 Marley Berntsen cruised home in 10 minutes and 27 seconds.

Congratulations to all age group champions and competitors throughout the day. The winning House will be announced at the next school assembly. The top 15 students from each age group will be competing at the Beachside carnival on May 23rd at Karkarook Park. Go Mentone!